crudo

noun

cru·​do ˈkrü-(ˌ)dō How to pronounce crudo (audio)
plural crudos
: a dish of sliced, seasoned, uncooked seafood often served with a sauce

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Expect dishes like truffled sea bass crudo marinated in passionfruit, a meltingly tender Chateaubriand, and a signature French chocolate meringue dessert by the name of ‘Le Concorde’. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026 At the moment, the seasonal menu highlights crudos like tuna tartare with apple, celery puree and black truffle; red shrimp with mango and citron dressing; tuna and salmon with avocado mousse and lemon vinaigrette. Connie Ogle march 11, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026 Sonenshein and Vahle serve a handful of crudos inspired by whatever’s caught by a small group of local fishermen that includes fishmonger and Dudley Market owner Conner Mitchell. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026 The raw bar will serve crudos and an array of shellfish. Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crudo

Word History

Etymology

Italian, raw, from Latin crudus

First Known Use

2000, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crudo was in 2000

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“Crudo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crudo. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.

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